Ashadha Gupt Navratri Calendar 2026: While everyone is familiar with Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri, few are aware that the Gupt Navratri (Secret Navratri) observed during the month of Ashadha is considered highly mystical and spiritually potent. During this special Navratri, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga and also perform *sadhana* (spiritual practice) dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas.

These Mahavidyas include Maa Kali, Maa Tara, Maa Tripura Sundari, Maa Bhuvaneshwari, Maa Chhinnamasta, Maa Tripura Bhairavi, Maa Dhumavati, Maa Bagalamukhi, Maa Matangi, and Maa Kamala. This Navratri begins during the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) of the Ashadha month and concludes on the *Navami Tithi* (ninth day). Let us look at the complete schedule and the auspicious timing for *Ghatasthapana* in 2026.

Dates for Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026

In 2026, Ashadha Gupt Navratri will be observed from July 15 to July 22. The fast will be broken (*Paran*) on July 23. A notable feature this year is that the third and fourth days of Navratri fall on the same day—July 17.

Auspicious Time for Ghatasthapana

The *Pratipada Tithi* (first day) of the *Shukla Paksha* in the month of Ashadha begins at 03:12 PM on July 14 and ends at 11:50 AM on July 15. Consequently, the auspicious time for *Ghatasthapana* is from 05:33 AM to 10:09 AM on July 15, 2026. Ashadha Gupt Navratri Calendar 2026

Date | Day | Name of the Goddess
15 July, Wednesday | First Day, Ghatsthapana | Maa Shailputri
16 July, Thursday | Second Day | Maa Brahmacharini
17 July, Friday | Third & Fourth Day | Maa Chandraghanta and Maa Kushmanda
18 July, Saturday | Fifth Day | Maa Skandamata
19 July, Sunday | Sixth Day | Maa Katyayani
20 July, Monday | Seventh Day | Maa Kalaratri
21 July, Tuesday | Eighth Day (Durga Ashtami) | Maa Mahagauri
22 July, Wednesday | Ninth Day (Mahanavmi) | Maa Siddhidatri
23 July, Thursday | Conclusion of Fast (Paran) |

Significance of Gupt Navratri

Gupt Navratri holds special religious significance. It is believed that the fasts and spiritual practices (sadhana) observed during this period lead to the swift fulfillment of devotees' wishes. In ancient times, knowledge of this Navratri was confined to sages, seers, and spiritual seekers. During this period, they would worship the ten Mahavidyas in an effort to attain special spiritual powers.

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